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hyperabduction syndrome; pectoralis minor syndrome
Etiology:
- prolonged or repetitive hyperabduction of the arm
Pathology:
- stretching of the nerves & vascular bundles that run between the pectoralis minor tendon & the corocoid process
* the subclavian artery, subclavian vein, & some brachial plexus nerves pass under the insertion of the pectoralis minor on the corocoid process
Clinical manifestations:
- paresthesias, clumbsiness, weakness especially with arms above head
Management:
- stretching all of the chest muscles
- also stretching trapezius, neck muscles, upper back muscles, & rhomboid muscles
- massage therapy
Related
abduction
pectoralis minor
General
entrapment neuropathy; nerve entrapment syndrome; pinched nerve
syndrome
References
- Hyperabduction Syndrome and Treatment
http://laserneuropathypaintreatment.com/conditions/hyperabduction-syndrome-and-treatment/